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for Karen Deschamps
Frank Skala
May 28, 2008
Dear Randy,
Please accept my sincere sympathy regarding Karen. I'll remember our brief times together.
Terry & Karen Olson
May 28, 2008
Randy and all the family - We mourn with you Karen's passing and pray for Randy's recovery in the Lord's time. We knew Randy & Karen from BYU days, and in their Orem years they lived across the street from Terry Olson's mom (Peggy Hanna). They were always great neighbors, ward members and friends. But you know all that. We ask the spirit to continue to sustain and comfort you. We assume the grandchildren will be told many stories about the faith and fun Karen spread to all. All our love.
Bente Karlsson (Bakken)
May 27, 2008
Dear Randy and all the family.
We send you our heartfelt love and sympathy. Our prayers are with you in your loss, and also for Randy´s recovery.
It is only a few months since I spoke with Karen about the joys of a mission. My husband and I are currently serving as mission president couple in Stockholm, Sweden, and we were thrilled to learn that Karen and Randy were serving in Kirtland. Karen and I became friends while at BYU together, and even after I went back to Norway, we have stayed in touch over the years. You David, and my Tobias were only 10 days apart, and Karen and I would compare notes on our pregnancies from two opposite parts of the world. A special greeting to Connie and to mother Thompson if she remembers me.
I love Karen and I am so grateful for our friendship through the years. It will never end.
Our warmest greetings,
Jan Åke and Bente
Kay and Lynda Kaye Holdaway
May 26, 2008
To the family of Randy and Karen,We express our sympathy to your family at the passing of your mother she was a great lady.We did not know your mom well but we have worked with you father for a few years he was a wonderful friend and our hearts go out to you. We will pray for your father and your family. God be with you .
Dee and Mary Bangerter
May 25, 2008
Our hearts are full of tender emotion at the passing of Karen. She has been a friend for over 35 years and we share lots of memories of those early times. Both Karen and Randy have been so wonderful to stay in touch over the years. How blessed they are to have spent these last several months together as campanions in the mission fleld in service of the Savior.
Our prayers are with all of you kids now as you go forward. And we remember Randy and send our love and prayers at this difficult time of recovery.
Kevin & Julie Gildea
May 24, 2008
We were so saddened to hear the news about your mother and dad. Your mom was so kind to our little family when we first moved into their ward in Orem. Karen was so generous and would share her daughters mini world dresses with my girls. I will never forget her love and kindness. We are praying for your dad.
Robin Strong
May 24, 2008
We were so shocked and saddened to hear of the accident and that Karen had passed away. What a wonderful person she is!
I worked with her in a primary presidency years ago and learned so much from her kind and giving example. She is truly a Christ- like person.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this most difficult time.
John & Robin Strong and family
Cheryl Clyde
May 23, 2008
Our family is heartbroken over this accident. We were in Kirtland just the Saturday before the accident and the Deschamps were "our missionaries". As we spent those 2 hours with them, there was a very special bond created. As I read these comments, I feel that many were blessed by this same bond. We had our 18 month old grandson with us who was "very busy" to put it gently. The Deschamps were wonderful with him and our daughter/son-in-law, and enabled all of us to have a very spiritual experience. We laughed and shared stories about our grandkids and were looking so forward to seeing them soon in a June visit. Karen was very excited to see a new grandbaby for the first time! They radiated a spirit of love and friendship; we are so grateful for the time we spent with them. Karen bore such a strong testimony of Joseph Smith and the Savior as we sat in the room where the School of the Prophets was held. The Spirit felt at this time was the highpoint of our visit in Kirtland. Truly she was a valiant soul. To the family, I would just like to express our deepest sorrow and are praying for Randy's speedy recovery. If they would read the words to the song "Each Life that Touches Ours For Good" then this would express our deepest feelings for this wonderful couple. We live in Highland, Utah if anyone could keep us updated on Randy.
Rick Smith
May 21, 2008
To the entire Deschamps family, I know some of you better than others but I know your Dad well, we have traveled hundreds of miles back and forth to St. George I have spent hundeds of hours talking with Randy. What a great Guy. I would like to say Your Mom was so cool even when the neighbors called and said a vagrent was on the front yard grass and she simply said no that is just Rick waiting for Randy to get home. Karen was always so nice she only thought of others because she loved herself and wanted to share her love. I am glad to have known her. I want you all to know that I love you. I love your Dad and I Love your Mom.
Rick Smith
Cathy Thomas
May 21, 2008
I was very sad to hear about Mrs. Deschamps. She was my 2nd grade teacher at Grandview Elementary. That was a long time ago, but she is one teacher I never forgot. I don't remember specific lessons, but I knew she loved me and I loved her.
Richard and Gaye Brandon
May 21, 2008
Dear Family,
Our first contact with your family was with Tom Johnson who came to South Africa on his mission.Our daughter Kim came to Byu from South Africa and was here on her own far from family ,Tom contacted his mother and in no time Connie Johnson and her girls took her under their wings and cared for her.One only has to be in the presence of sister Edna Thompson once to realize where her daughters got their kind and charitable hearts from.I later met Karen and her husband when we moved to Utah and immediately thought ' what lovely people'.
Please know that our lives have been touched by your family,we truly feel your loss and know that this is such a hard time to have to endure.Of course we know where your mother,wife,daughter,sister and Aunt is at this time but the loss is what is so hard to bare. All I can say is cry as often as you wish,talk and talk and talk , and eventually the sun will begin to shine again although it will never have as many rays as before.
Our hearts are heavy,we love and care for all of you and are so sorry for your loss.
With lots of love from,
Kent & Judy Fitzgerald
May 20, 2008
Dear Family
On April 7, 2008, we had the opportunity of visiting Kirtland, Ohio. Your Mother and Dad were assigned to show us around. We were delighted to make their aquaintance, we had so much in common and knew so many of the same people. We took pictures of them and spent the entire morning with them and they were delightful. My husband and I had served as Mission President in San Jose California and I can tell you that they were awesome missionaries. We know how hard this must be and we were so sorry when we heard the news. May the Lord be with your family and your Dad at this hard time in life. Families are Forever!
Eileen (Crane) Gull
May 20, 2008
The Randy Deschamps Family:
As I was viewing the death notices in Sundays paper I read the name Deschamps. It is not a common name so it caught my attention.
If this is the Randy Deschamps who spent his teenage years in Reseda, Calif. then this is for you and your family. If not I'm sorry for intruding. I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I never met you wife and mother, but reading about her made it easy to tell she is a wonderful person. My thought and prayers are will be with you and your family. Best luck my old teenage friend
Eileen (Crane) Gull, (Spanish Fork, Ut)
Elder Ronald and Sister Jeanne Tolboe
May 19, 2008
Dear Family, your Mom was a friend from my years at BYU. We would occasionally see each other around Orem. She is a wonderful lady! Please accept our condolences.
Elder & Sister Hicken
May 19, 2008
Dear family, We extend our sympathy to you. It was our pleasure to spend almost two weeks at the M.T.C. with Sister Dechamps and her husband. May the Lord comfort you at this time.
Don Russell
May 19, 2008
My wife and I had the pleasure of having your parents as tour guides at Kirtland on Sunday May 4 for the second half of our time there in the "village." Your mother was lovingly attentive to us and would add timely comments each time your dad finished his remarks at a different venue. Your mom told us how excited she was to soon hold a young grandchild who was coming to Kirtland in the coming weeks.
My wife is a descedant of Isaac Morley. It was fun to hear about your parents enthusiasm for him.
Your mother is a person my wife and I will never forget especially since we had such a fun time together during the last ten days of her life.
We were so surprised to hear of her passing.
Sincere best and warm wishes to you during these tender times.
May 19, 2008
I send my sympathy to the family and friends of Sister Karen Deschamps. On one hand what a shock and tragedy. On the other she has moved on to another mission and was worthy to do so.
God bless you all.
Jackie (Young) Bogedahl
May 18, 2008
Dear Deschamps Family & Edna,
This is such a shock but with my belief in the gospel that we will all see each other again it is lessened. I'm sure Karen and her father are having quite a reunion.
Karen and Connie were babysitters for my 3 children in California. Ralph and Edna dear friends of mine. Our prayers are with your family at this time.
Jolyn Canty
May 18, 2008
As my cousin, Karen was a beautiful example of a godly and gracious woman. Her life was a blessing, an example, and a gift to many. She will be dearly missed.
Jolyn Canty
Lynette Keele
May 18, 2008
Our whole family was so saddened to hear of this tragic accident. Even though we live in Orem where the Deschamps lived for many years, it wasn't until our family visited Kirtland in April that we met them. From the moment we walked into the Visitors Center, we felt their genuine love for us and knew that they were special people. For several hours over two days, they shared their love for their mission and stories about Joseph Smith and Kirtland with us. Their deep conviction of the importance Kirtland played in the early days of the Church really made an impact on us. We will not think of the Whitney Store or the School of the Prophets without remembering their sweet testimony that they shared with us about everything in Kirtland. Our trip means even more to us now knowing that Elder and Sis. Deschamps sacrificed so much to share their testimonies with others. What perfect examples of followers of Christ.
Andy and Lesa Cox
May 18, 2008
Your familly only touched our lives for 5 short years as we bought our first house in your neighborhood in Orem. Your daughters tended our young children, and what wonderful daughters you have raised. Your example left a lasting impression on our family. We were sad and shocked as we sat and watched the sad news, as we too are now planning for a mission and my daughter and I had been talking about her own fears of this exact thing happen while we are gone. Your family has been in our prayers and on our minds for days. May God bless you and give you peace.
Wade Griffiths
May 18, 2008
Denise and Mark, Marie, David and Mindy...I just wanted to write and express my love to each of you and tell you how sad I have felt about this whole tragic accident. Your mom was so great. Never seen without a smile and she always had a genuine interest in everyone around her. It was easy to be at your house. Your parents made it so comfortable. My family and I pray for the successful recovery of your dad. He is one of my favorite people and a great example to me of a how a father, husband and neighbor should be. I can't wait to see him again and hear some funny stories. God bless and we will see you all soon. With love, Wade Griffiths and Family
Bill Hanna
May 18, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Karen and Randy are among the dearest friends I have ever had starting as neighbors from a humble apartment in Provo when we were just getting started. You have continued to be my friend and neighbor in this life ever since, reguardless of where we have lived. With you it is easy to follow the master plea to "Love your neighbor as yourself".
I love you all and share my deapest sympathies.
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